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10 years ago
US politics

White House: Politics aren't pushing back start date of 2015 Obamacare enrollment

NEW: White House spokesman Jay Carney denies the change is related to midterm elections Health officials want to give insurers, consumers and IT pros more time to learn from mistakes The delay won't affect 2014 coverage or sign-ups President Obama's approval rating has taken a beating over the glitches in the Affordable Care Act White House spokesman Jay Carney denied Friday that next year's midterm elections are the reason behind the administration's decision to postpone the 2014 opening date for 2015 enrollment in Obamacare from October 15 to November 15.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Opinion | Scranton Joe Is Ready to Go

WASHINGTON Everyone is frantically hunting for clues about whether Joe Biden will run again.His State of the Union speech was dissected for intimations.When he kept using the phrase finish the job, was that a hint?Where is Daniel Craig's Knives Out detective when we need him?Asked about his decision in a Telemundo interview on Thursday, the 80-year-old president replied, I'm just not ready to make it.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Good Afternoon, News: The Homeless School Wheeler & Ryan on Homelessness, Atmospheric River Comin' Your Way, and Clarence Thomas Was Key to Overthrowing Election

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!GOOD AFTERNOON, PORTLAND!Oh, hello, did you know that ELECTION DAY is less than a week away?
Theregister
1 year ago
Tech industry

Democrats propose return of US net neutrality with law bill

Net neutrality legislation is back before Congress, and the latest bill - push by House and Senate Democrats - only does a single thing: it reclassifies broadband providers as common carriers.
Audacy
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

White Sox host Orioles - and a bit of baseball history - this week

( WBBM NEWSRADIO) - When the Chicago White Sox welcome the Baltimore Orioles to Guaranteed Rate Field later this week, the action on the field won't be the only treat for fans.
the Guardian
2 years ago
Music

'I feel like a mother to Bjork' - the amazing Meredith Monk on composing with growls, gasps, chirrups and yodels

eredith Monk is - among other things - a composer, a pianist, a dancer, a choreographer, a film-maker, a playwright, a film-maker and a curator.But above all she is a singer.
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www.npr.org
9 months ago
Arts

The U.S. says it wants to rejoin UNESCO after exiting during the Trump administration

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay delivers a speech Monday at the group's headquarters in Paris to announce the United States' request to resume membership in the organization.Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. may soon rejoin UNESCO several years after exiting the body, in part because of what the Trump administration called a bias against Israel.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

Obama's Old DC Townhouse Is for Sale - Washingtonian

Are you in the market for a DC rowhouse with some history?Good news: The Stanton Park townhouse in which President Obama lived when he was a senator is for sale, Axios reports.The $1,279,000 three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom spot is right by the Capitol and comes with a first-floor apartment, which Obama rented for several years when he joined Congress in 2005, according to an UrbanTurf article.
emptywheel
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

KT McFarland Likened Trump's Transition Interventions to the Iran October Surprise - emptywheel

In an FBI interview on September 14, 2017, KT McFarland likened Mike Flynn's transition period interference with Obama policy to Richard Nixon's Chennault Affair and what she called Reagan's "purported dealings with Iran to free American hostages."Based on her study of prior presidential transitions, McFarland believed the sorts of things Flynn did were not unusual.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Apple

Apple made China the backbone of its iPhone assembly. Shifting away could take years

In early November, weeks before the peak holiday shopping season was about to kick off, Apple issued an unusual warning: customers would have to wait longer for the new iPhone 14 Pro models.That's because one of its key assembly facilities in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou was operating at significantly reduced capacity due to Covid curbs.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Alzheimer's researchers are looking beyond plaques and tangles for new treatments

Scientists say research into Alzheimer's needs to take a broader view of how the disease affects the brain whether that's changes in the cortex or the role of inflammation.
Brooklyn Eagle
1 year ago
Environment

Two state initiatives tackle the difficult goal of managing plastics

There is hopeful movement on the recycling front, even though a national expert asserts it doesn't go nearly far enough.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

This DC Mansion Is Listed for Almost $30 Million-a Potential Record-Breaker - Washingtonian

DC real estate is hitting all kinds of records: Just after an Amaris unit became DC's priciest condo sale, a historic Dupont Circle mansion has hit the market for $29,950,000-if it goes for that much, it will be city's most expensive residential deal of all time, the Wall Street Journal reports.The Blaine Mansion was built in 1882 and is named after its original owner, James Blaine, a Republican politician who served as Secretary of State under presidents Garfield, Arthur, and Harrison.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

A Historic Downtown DC Hotel Is Offering Rooms for Under $20

A cocktail will cost you $30 at the Hamilton Hotel's fancy " microbar," but the historic downtown DC property is giving away rooms for a mere $19.22 this fall.The deeply discounted rates are part of the Hamilton's 100th anniversary celebration.The 326-room building overlooking Franklin Square was originally built in 1851 as a private school, and transitioned to a hotel in 1922 (fun fact: it also doubled as President Roosevelt's military headquarters during World War II).
Washingtonian
1 year ago
Washington DC

A Bunch of High-Profile People In DC Are Getting Covid | Washingtonian (DC)

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday morning that she's tested positive for Covid-19 after experiencing allergy-like symptoms.Both an at-home and PCR test confirmed the results.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

'Poverty, By America' shows how the rest of us benefit by keeping others poor

After Matthew Desmond won the Pulitzer for Evicted, about families struggling to stay housed, the Princeton sociologist realized he still didn't understand why the U.S. has more poverty than any other advanced democracy.His new book Poverty, By America, provides a provocative and compelling answer: It's because the rest of us benefit from it, and act to keep it that way.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Lawry's The Prime Rib's Return and Three More Pop-Ups to Know

As 2023 gets underway and grey days become the norm in Chicago, the city's bars and restaurants are working hard to draw would-be patrons out of their homes for fun and festivities.That means locals and visitors have plenty of eating and drinking opportunities to look forward to - a key strategy to staving off seasonal ennui.
Eater Chicago
2 years ago
Chicago

One Eleven Food Hall Closing to Make Room for Full-Service Barbecue in Pullman

The pandemic has transformed how diners see food halls, and operators have made various changes to survive (and in some cases, they've shuttered).
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

If You Named Your Kid Bryson, You Probably Voted for Trump

Choosing a baby name can feel like a deeply personal journey, or a random cultural grab-bag.Whether your kid ends up as a sixth-generation "John Adrian Smith" or a first (and likely last) generation "Sandor 'The Hound' Smith," the name tells a lot about the parents.Research points to the fact that the name you choose for your baby can shed light on your cultural upbringing, your socio-economic status, and, yes, even your political beliefs.
Fatherly
7 years ago
Fathers

4. Patagonia: The Best Places To Work For New Dads In 2016

Patagonia's reputation for supporting working families was already stellar before it added another 4 weeks of paid leave for new parents - so stellar that President Obama went out of his way to praise the company for it.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

President Biden and First Lady Cozy Up With Macrons at Fiola Mare

President Biden and the First Lady pulled a DC dining power move on Wednesday night, snagging a see-and-be-seen booth at Georgetown's waterfront Italian restaurant  Fiola Mare for dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte Macron.The latter dignitaries arrived in DC on Tuesday as part of the first state visit of Biden's presidency, and attended the National Christmas Tree lighting on Wednesday evening before skipping out to dinner.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Redondo Union's Mele Corral-Blagojevich wants to be a face for the next generation

One summer day a few years back, Krystle Corral-Blagojevich returned home from work, as usual.She cracked open the mailbox, as usual.Found a thick envelope from the White House.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Science

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Denzel Washington, Simone Biles, John McCain

President Biden presents gymnast Simone Biles with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, on July 7 at the White House.
www.npr.org
2 years ago
Law

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings: What happened today

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson arrives for her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill March 21, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images Day 1 of the confirmation hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the federal judge President Biden nominated to fill Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's seat when he retires this summer, has concluded.
Nytimes
2 years ago
World politics

Finland, Neutral but Nervous, Discusses Defense With Biden

WASHINGTON - When President Biden met in the Oval Office on Friday afternoon with Sauli Niinisto, the president of the neutral but increasingly nervous Finland, Mr. Biden tried to put his guest at ease with a little banter recalling something that Barack Obama once said.
Social Media Explorer
1 year ago
Online marketing

BPO's impact on the U.S. domestic economy

A significant choice is whether to outsource corporate activities or not.It affects both the production of the existing business and the production of sales.There is much discussion on whether offshore just helps another economy or whether it is a strategy that helps one's own economy grow.In general, rich countries like the USA itself outsource corporate activities to poor countries.
www.mediaite.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Don Lemon Says A Lot of People' Don't Want to Be Seen with Biden After CNN Shows President's Latest Disappointing Poll

Democratic candidates don't want to be seen with President Joe Biden only days ahead of the midterms, CNN's Don Lemon said on Wednesday as he reacted to the latest disappointing poll for Biden.A poll from CNN/SSRS found Biden scoring only a 41 percent approval rating.The poll carries a 3.4 percent margin of error and was conducted among nearly 1300 registered voters.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

Trevor Noah Brings The Daily Show' to Georgia

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night's highlights that lets you sleep  and lets us get paid to watch comedy.Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now.Trevor Noah kicked off a week of taping The Daily Show in Atlanta on Monday night.Georgia is the epicenter of America's elections right now, Noah said.
Wine Enthusiast
1 year ago
Wine

Wine Enthusiast Podcast: Who Gets to Participate in the Cannabis Market (And Who Doesn't)

As the legal cannabis category continues to soar, the culinary and beverage industry has taken note.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

How NASA finally melted its giant "self-licking ice cream cone"

During the Ars Frontiers conference earlier this month, former deputy NASA Administrator Lori Garver spoke about her efforts to change the space agency when President Obama came into office.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

TJ Oshie asks in on proposed hockey shootout between Tom Brady and LeBron James

TJ Oshie wants in on what could be an epic shootout between two of the greatest athletes in sports history.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Television

Seth Meyers Is Tired of Republicans' Playing the Victim

"Do all these pundits whining about the leak really think this is what will shatter the integrity of the court?"
the Guardian
2 years ago
World news

Republican Tom Cotton refuses four times to condemn Trump on Ukraine

The Republican senator Tom Cotton refused four times on Sunday to condemn or even comment on Donald Trump's repeated praise for Vladimir Putin, the Russian president who ordered the invasion of Ukraine.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Warren Warns Democrats They'll Lose Midterms If They Don't "Get Up and Deliver"

In interviews on Sunday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) warned Democrats that they need to make moves to protect and uplift the American people if they want to have a chance at winning in this year's midterm elections, including taking steps like canceling student debt.
Fatherly
2 years ago
Fathers

Vehicle Safety Ratings Will Soon Focus on Pedestrian Safety, Too

The five-star safety rating - a key piece of information people look to when buying a new car, otherwise known as the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), is being overhauled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
LawSites
1 year ago
Law

National Legal Technology Day - The Holiday that Wasn't and Still Isn't

In the early days of legal blogging, April 1 was a day to be wary of.
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